Join Kat & Cid for a yoga + art retreat in the South of France!  You’ll play with various practices that spark joy, encourage the exploration of you and help you ground into the stunning scenery that surrounds us. Enjoy daily movement and art classes to feed your body, creativity and spirit! 

Our stay will include 6 nights at Amassa Retreat Center, a beautiful secluded rural hamlet in South West France, renovated and designed for wellness, retreats, workshops, and gatherings. 

Situated in Gascony, often referred to as the Tuscany of France, Amassa sits in sixteen acres of woods, rewilded meadows and flowering gardens, with stunning views over rolling countryside, hilltop villages and distant views to the horizon. The houses have been restored preserving their unique character and old French charm, blended with modern comforts and stylishly curated with locally sourced vintage finds. There is plenty of space to slow down, be curious, connect to nature, and play.

There are two outdoor swimming pools with stunning views over the rolling countryside, sun loungers, a wood burning sauna, a trampoline, ping pong, bicycles, hammocks, and board games … as well as plenty of nooks and crannies for people to find a corner for group gatherings or more solitary moments with a book, journal or just yourself. 

Come alone, with a buddy, or meet a new best friend or a lover. Retreats can be a place for you to drop in, explore you, connect with community, slow down and gain new perspectives. 

Start your days with a yoga or pilates practice inside the gorgeous old barn studio with underfloor heating and all the props you desire. Morning practice will be an experience tailored to what we need each day, incorporating breath work, workshop style classes, journaling, and more.

Enjoy a delicious french- style private chef prepared breakfast after class before dropping into YOU during free time.

Spend mid-day exploring France, enjoy one of two outdoor swimming pools, venture out to the local market, curl up with a book, stroll through meadows and countryside, or get a massage. Slow down and enjoy everything this beautiful space has to offer. A light, delicious French lunch will be optional and offered daily.

We meet again in the late afternoon to get creative with Cid. For this collaborative retreat with TAOU, Cid will dive deeper into the historic French and European patterns of marbling, offering group and private sessions throughout two weeks.

Our marbling sessions will offer deliberate stillness and spontaneity of composition. Each guest will walk away with a wearable silk and have the option to marble on found objects as we explore Toulouse together.

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Class will be followed by a communal dinner (either inside or outside depending on weather). We’ll celebrate together each evening with a sustainable and locally sourced menu, optional wine and conversation.

Post dinner, grab a board game, enjoy star gazing, dance, sing, or take a late night dip! You get to drive and decide.

Amassa is located in Mauroux, South West France. It is about an hour west of Toulouse in the area called Gascony. 

Fly into Toulouse airport and then choose to either rent a car (highly recommended - we can help connect those interested in sharing a rental) or we can help arrange taxi or shuttle service to get you to the retreat center (not included in retreat price - cost will depend on number of people sharing the taxi and time of arrival, reach out if you have questions).